Our Champion for Peace
Blaise MATUIDI
Football
France
I am convinced that sport and its ideals can be life-changing for the greatest number of people, especially vulnerable young people, because it makes it possible to transmit fundamental values such as respect, tolerance and fair play.
Biography / Awards
Blaise Matuidi plays profesionnal football for Juventus and France national team as a midfielder. He began his football career playing for amateur clubs in Île-de-France region but he made his international debut in September 2010 in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying match. Ever since, he has been a key player in numerous international championships, including 2018 FIFA World Cup that he won in July 2018.